Ruby Amanfu

The cover for Sam & Ruby’s album, “The Here & The Now,” which debuted on Aug. 11.

“Sam and I are musical soulmates,” Ruby says.

Sam & Ruby met ten years ago at a local show and have been making sweet music ever since. Their single, “Heaven’s My Home,” was used for the award-winning film, “The Secret Life of Bees.”

Ruby Amanfu of the duo, Sam & Ruby, says she grew up listing to traditional Ghanian songs as well as gospel greats such as Mahalia Jackson and Shirley Cesar.

Sam & Ruby move the crowd with their duets.

Ruby and her siblings are a triple threat.

Ruby enjoys the outdoors.

Ruby serenades a young audience member.

Ruby says that her parents encouraged her to pursue her passion.